Help us find the impossible: a dog that satisfies this insane list of criteria!

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My pug. I was a little concerned about the gas part - but then you said excessively prone... Oh, and she snores, but you didn't say that's a deal breaker. Great easy personable breed.

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Anonymous wrote:NP. Did the greyhounds try to run out the door? How did you get them enough exercise?

They don't try to run out the door to escape but are interested in meeting whomever comes to the door. If you leave the door unattended they may go out but I would tell mine to go to his bed if needed.

They don't need a lot of exercise because they are sprinters, not distance runners, so a walk or short run at the dog park is enough. Mine lived in a 800 sq ft apartment for the first year we had him and three 10-15 min walks a day was all he needed. We would hike or go to the dog park on weekends for a change of scenery, but after 30 min or so he'd just want to lie down.

+2 greyhound. They are large, tho. the lowest maintenance dog.

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Anonymous wrote:Actually you described my dog. She is a rescue mutt. If I could clone her I would as she is great. She was with a foster so we got a lot of good info about her before we adopted her.

+1

Terrier mix

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Pug

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miniature lab or miniature golden -- the perfect dog

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We have a lab (and who knows what else) mix. She has been wonderful with our kids and our other dogs. She is laid back in the house, active outside. Just a real cutie and right around 30 pounds. But, alas, she's a one of a kind...and she is very much taken.

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Are greyhounds good with kids? Are they food-obsessed?

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Anonymous wrote:NP. Did the greyhounds try to run out the door? How did you get them enough exercise?

Running out the door is a training issue. Train an incompatible behavior--Door opens, dog runs to crate, or hand on door knob, dog's butt on the floor. Realize that if there is a cat on your driveway, most all dogs will attempt to get out the door to chase it if not trained to stay.

+1 to the PP who said greyhounds are sprinters, not marathoners. They really only need a few walks or play sessions a day.

Anonymous wrote:Are greyhounds good with kids? Are they food-obsessed?

"Good with kids" is a dog specific thing more than breed specific. Are your kids good with dogs? Do they know not to approach the dog, to let it seek out attention? Do they know to leave it alone when it goes to it's safe spot (crate/bed)?

No, they are generally not food obsessed. They are a docile, gentle breed who tend to sleep the majority of the day and release their energy in short bursts.

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Anonymous wrote: Are your kids good with dogs? Do they know not to approach the dog, to let it seek out attention? Do they know to leave it alone when it goes to it's safe spot (crate/bed)?

Um, no. They are kids. If they did, I would not need a dog that is good with kids.

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Anonymous wrote: Are your kids good with dogs? Do they know not to approach the dog, to let it seek out attention? Do they know to leave it alone when it goes to it's safe spot (crate/bed)?

Um, no. They are kids. If they did, I would not need a dog that is good with kids.

O.k. if you get a dog you do understand that you will have to supervise your children with the dog at all times, right? You'll need to make sure that your children are playing with the dog nicely and that the dog is playing with your children nicely. Be consistent and they will all eventually get it.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote: Are your kids good with dogs? Do they know not to approach the dog, to let it seek out attention? Do they know to leave it alone when it goes to it's safe spot (crate/bed)?

Um, no. They are kids. If they did, I would not need a dog that is good with kids.

O.k. if you get a dog you do understand that you will have to supervise your children with the dog at all times, right? You'll need to make sure that your children are playing with the dog nicely and that the dog is playing with your children nicely. Be consistent and they will all eventually get it.

Pp, not OP. I have had dogs that are amazing with kids. And there are dogs that are not good with kids. And particular breeds tend to be more tolerant. Which is why "good with kids" is an incredibly common criteria for dog seekers. Which is why certain breed rescue groups advertise that they will not even consider placing a fog with z family with young kids.

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Anonymous wrote:A cat would satisfy most of your criteria.

Agree'd.

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Anonymous wrote:A cat would satisfy most of your criteria.

Agree'd.

No, it might accidentally claw the kids in play. Or pee/poop outside its litter box. Or need a litter box. Or need to be fed once in a while.

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Anonymous wrote:Boston terrier!

I agree!!

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